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Drivers who are negligent place you at risk for these injuries

On behalf of The Briggs Law Firm on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

When you get behind the wheel of a car to drive to work, the store or even just to meet up with friends for a social occasion, you shouldn't have to be worried about the drivers who are sharing your roadway. You should be able to reasonably expect that anyone else who happens to be on the road and driving a car is going to adhere to traffic laws and safety regulations. In a perfect world, that would be the case all the time.

In reality, many drivers in Florida and elsewhere are grossly negligent. Such drivers are often distracted, perhaps intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, or downright reckless in their behavior, not caring whether they are placing themselves or others at risk. The sudden impact of a motor vehicle collision can be deadly. If you survive a crash, you are likely to suffer one or more of the injuries mentioned in this post, which is why it's always best to know where to seek support in case of an accident.

Whiplash can be quite serious

When you think of possible injuries related to collision, the first thing that comes to your mind might be whiplash. The term refers to a group of injuries related to the bones, ligaments, muscles or tissues in the neck.

If you suffer whiplash in a motor vehicle collision, you might experience pain and discomfort for months. In fact, some whiplash injuries cause life-long debilitation.

Burns are another common car accident injury

When vehicles collide, sudden igniting of flames is always a danger because of fuel. Any rupture or leak in a fuel tank can cause sudden explosion. If you're trapped inside your vehicle, you are at risk for severe burn injuries.

While it can be difficult to think clearly after you've been involved in a collision, it is critical that, if you're able, you move to a location that is away from traffic and a safe distance away from the wreckage in case of fire.

Traumatic brain injuries not always immediately apparent

If another car hits you, the force of crash can cause you to hit your hit or be violently shaken. Either can cause traumatic brain injury. The problem is you might not realize you're injured right away. In fact, sometimes, symptoms of brain injury don't appear hours, days or perhaps even weeks later.

This is why medical teams always recommend close observation following collisions. If you experience any symptoms, such as dizziness, confusion, pain in the head or facial areas, trouble seeing, trouble walking straight or ringing in your ears, you'll want to seek immediate medical attention and make sure the attending physician knows you were recently involved in a car accident.

Other injuries and types of support

Another unseen injury you might have as a result of the sudden impact of a collision is internal damage. Your body's organs are at risk and there is also a danger of internal bleeding. Broken bones, lacerations and severe bruising also account many of the injuries commonly suffered by Florida car accident victims.

If another driver ran a red light or got behind the wheel with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or higher, then crashed into you and caused you injury, you shouldn't be the one who has to meet all the expenses associated with the collision. Many accident victims seek financial recovery for their losses by filing injury claims against those deemed responsible for damages.

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